Vulture Rehabilitation And Breeding
DID YOU KNOW: African vulture species are experiencing a catastrophic decline, with certain populations having decreased by more than 90% over the past three decades.
As one of the few organisations in Africa focused exclusively on protecting and rehabilitating vultures, VulPro operates throughout Southern Africa, and together with the Shamwari Foundation, VulPro@SHAMWARI operates at the Eastern Cape rehabilitation centre.
Threats Faced by African Vultures:
- Poisoning from contaminated carcasses:
Often linked to wildlife poaching and human–wildlife conflict, poisoning remains one of the leading causes of vulture mortality. - Collisions with energy infrastructure:
Power lines and wind turbines are silent killers, causing fatal injuries to vultures in flight. - Habitat destruction:
As natural nesting and foraging areas are lost, vultures are increasingly deprived of the safe spaces they need to survive. - Cultural persecution:
Harmful traditional practices and widespread misconceptions continue to drive the intentional killing of vultures, pushing these vital scavengers closer to extinction.
VulPro Addresses These Threats by:
- Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release
- Captive Breeding Programmes
- Research and Monitoring
- Community and Conservation Partnerships
- Education and Advocacy
